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KinderCare is a complete fraud. We enrolled our child in KinderCare (Yucaipa, CA) because we were told he would receive a superior education - what a lie! Part way through the Kindergarten year another parent approached me and to say she had noticed preschoolers in the classroom during morning instruction and instead of afternoon instruction (which was promised), the kids were taking a two and one-half hour nap. Five year olds do not need a 2 1/2 hour nap! A number of the parents approached management. At first they lied. Eventually, they confessed and set up a new schedule for instruction. The new schedule was still significantly less than what we were told when we agreed to pay more than $800 per child, per month. However, we were reluctant to disrupt our child's routine. What a mistake.

Shortly after the new schedule was posted, it became clear it was not being followed and was not providing our children with an education that compared to even California's disgustingly low public school standards. All they did was repeatedly learn letters. No writing. No reading. No science. No social studies. It was disgusting.

Eventually, we withdrew our child and enrolled him in the local public school. Children learning English as a second language were more academically advanced than our child. I contacted the center and regional manager. They said they were shocked because all the other parents found their children were over prepared for the public school system. Well, that was just another lie. Two other ex-KinderCare families shared the same after-school care and told me their children were also significantly behind. Three more families that have left subsequent to our departure have contacted me to express that their children have suffered academically.

Do not believe anything KinderCare tells you ever!! Do whatever you can to avoid enrolling your children with this company. Tell a friend so that everyone can avoid the hardship, frustration and disappointment we have endured.

Monetary Loss: $10.

Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania

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There is another mom who talked about the kindergarten program at KinderCare

http://kindercare.pissedconsumer.com/kindercare-is-a-fraud-from-parent-not-employee-201006****6088/2.html

Guest

it is sad that all of these experiences with the same company that thinks of kids as cows in a barn. There is one in Lynnwood WA that just had to suspend a worker because they molested my child and others in that group.

I think that all daycares (especially Kindercare) need to post what findings and proven accusations that directly affiliate with that daycare. I bet a lot of people would tread away from daycares that have a list of negative reports on the front page of their website. Children will not only be mad about their daycare...

but who is the one putting them there? They will become angry at that person as well because the child feels that their caretaker does not really care for them.

Guest

it is sad that all of these experiences with the same company that thinks of kids as cows in a barn. There is one in Lynnwood WA that just had to suspend a worker because they molested my child and others in that group.

I think that all daycares (especially Kindercare) need to post what findings and proven accusations that directly affiliate with that daycare. I bet a lot of people would tread away from daycares that have a list of negative reports on the front page of their website. Children will not only be mad about their daycare...

but who is the one putting them there? They will become angry at that person as well because the child feels that their caretaker does not really care for them.

Guest

Recently, at a gym in a suburb outside of Pgh Pennsylvania I overheard major concerns about Kinder Care. If what is said is true

family members need to come together from across the USA and expose what happens at the centers.

These comments ranged from what was said here to other comments not listed. As a public school teacher for twenty years the comment of AL was appreciated. I asked one of those parents to give me a copy of the contract they signed....that too should be questioned!

Remember, CORPORATIONS are concerned about the bottom line and it does start at the top! So, think about the trickle down affect of what is really important!

Guest

well i just called them and they want $126.00 for two dats a week, when i asked if i had to pay for holidays when the kids arent there i was told yes. i said well then im really paying more like $85.00 a day...i could hire a private tutor for that kind of money !!

Guest

I have worked at both Kindercare and another center which I will not mention however, Kindercare in general is a much better place for employees and children then some other places. The place I currently work at states they too provide a superior education but let's face it...two year olds are too young for a superior education...they need to be socializing and learning how to get along with their peers.

I am not saying they should not be exposed to things such as counting and ABCs but it should not be the main focus of what they do. With regard to my last statement, Kindercare is much more in line with this philosophy.

As an educator, my advise to any parent would to be to go to a center that is NAEYC accredited. Those centers are where you will get a devolopmentally appropriate program that is best suited to the individual child.

Guest
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You are kidding me, I asked my refund, I am also an educator and the teacher did not care about my daughter, who was bilingual. And the director lied to my husband and I.

She said her kindergarten program was accredited by the State of Illinois. it was not the case. We received a poor report card ( written in pencil, no appreciation, no comment, no attendance). The teacher did not care and the director, a crook.

stay away from KinderCare , parents who care about their children are clairvoyant and smart. They realize that this is a façade.

I paid a non accredited kindergarten program because KinderCare lied, kindercare told me it was accredited by the state of Illinois. no no.

Guest

Please don't let this person sway your judgement on all Kindercares. My son attended one in the Pittsburgh, PA area for 3's and 4's PreK, and it was wonderful.

They covered stuff so academically advanced, for four-year-olds, that it blew my mind, some of the stuff he came home knowing. They also did lots of fun activities, and the staff there truly cared about him and let me know about any and all issues or problems.

Guest

Actually I only made that part about Tracy up because she fired me for spanking of of the children. Now that she wants to rehire me I take it back.

Guest

I agree with above, I work in tacoma wa and my kids go there. I like the way it's ran and how clean we keep it.

Not all kindercares are ***!

Look around till you find the right one for you...plus if u hate kindercare so bad just report them to their licencers or ther corporate manager. That always makes things better

Guest

@x Yucaipa Kindercare Mom, you go girlfriend, the place is a fraud all around, and, it is going to get worse, something is going to happen to expose all this ...mass media style...just don't know when! Keep spreading the truth about this horrible institution

Guest

I have read Irene and wmpf's comments. Having interacted with Tracy, I strongly believe wmpf.

Tracy lies everytime she tells a parent that local elementary schools report KinderCare kids overperform after KinderCare. One - she admits she has never actually contacted an elementary school. Two - of the four kids at our elementary school that went to KinderCare, none are overperformers. All are receiving extra help to undo the damage done by KinderCare Yucaipa.

Tracy is a liar. I believe she is Irene below.

I believe she wrote the comment to continue the lies she perpetuates at KinderCare. It is all part of the fraud that is KinderCare Yucaipa.

Guest

Actuallly wmpf, Tracy does not have a daughter that is Kindergarten age. Her child is older than Kindergarten age and HE attends a different Kinder Care. So no she is not trying to cover her butt.

James D Bcr

In response to Irene's comments:

Tracy B. the Yucaipa Center Director's middle name is Irene. Trying to save your job there Tracy?

Guest

I don't understand how folks are willing to pay $800 a month for a rip-off kiddy school, but will fight tooth & nail against a modest property tax increase to help public schools...just don't get it. :?

Guest

This is just as bad as La Petite Academy in San Antonio TX, Judson rd location. The dir here, Taffi Gann brings her hispanic husband and children to the center.

You canhear her yell and scream at her kids and even her husband, yet she calls meets with the staff and tells us we must show that we care about the children we watch, so as not to have any complaints against us.

She is forwarned when the state comes in to inspect, so she runs around the school telling all of us to act happy and friendly and make sure we clean well on this day. She is such a fake, as the Kindercare Dir is as well.

Guest

Kindercare,Martinez,CA

The director is not professional enough. She does not notify the parents when SERIOUS issues are occuring.

I.E., little boys were being sexually approached by another little boy. All moms thought that it was "isolated" incidents and were told that it is "normal" for boys to do these things at this age. According to CPS, other teachers, and medical staff--this is NOT NORMAL.

CPS was never notified and corporate was never involved. We only found about how serious this was as us moms started hanging out together and finally started talking.

Guest

Kindercare is a fraud is a joke. My child attended this same kindercare and is advanced going into first grade.

The public school my child will be attending stated "your child must have attended kindercare because she is well prepared"..

Kindercare offers a wonderful program for families who can't rely on the public school system. Check it out for yourself, you will love the school.

Guest

Evidence at trial revealed that Ricci dated defendant for approximately four years and that their relationship ended shortly after a heated exchange two weeks prior to the death of

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the victim. During that exchange, defendant threw a lamp at Ricci, grabbed her throat and threw her onto the bed. When Ricci informed defendant that she no longer wanted to be in a romantic relationship with him, he told her that he might "kill somebody" that he saw with her, although she believed he was joking. On the night of the victim's death, Ricci, along with the victim and some other friends, went to a bar. Defendant and Mineconzo arrived there and Ricci and defendant exchanged words. At one point, defendant asked Ricci who the victim was. She explained that he was "just a friend." After Ricci left with the victim and went to a friend's house, defendant was overheard telling people that he was going to "kill that . . . kid" and that he was going to "beat his ***."

Defendant arrived with Mineconzo at the house of Ricci's friend in an agitated state. After being rebuffed by an individual who answered the door, they left, only to return later. According to Mineconzo, they planned to get into a fight with whomever was in the house. Upon their return, the victim went outside with a bat in hand and Ricci followed shortly thereafter. The victim took a swing at defendant with the bat and defendant wrestled the bat away from him. Defendant then advanced toward the victim, who was retreating, and struck him in the temple. After he was knocked to the ground, defendant continued to hit and kick him several more times; Mineconzo assisted in the assault. Although Ricci attempted to intervene, she was pushed to the ground by defendant. The victim later died at the hospital and Ricci suffered bodily injuries.

At trial, defendant testified on his own behalf.1 Although he admitted to the assault, he denied that he tried to kill the victim. Convicted of one count of murder in the second degree and one count of assault in the third degree, and sentenced to an aggregate prison term of 22 years to life, he appeals.

Former parent employee is not kidding about Ricci!

Guest

user name irish where are you on this one:

Evidence at trial revealed that Ricci dated defendant for approximately four years and that their relationship ended shortly after a heated exchange two weeks prior to the death of

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the victim. During that exchange, defendant threw a lamp at Ricci, grabbed her throat and threw her onto the bed. When Ricci informed defendant that she no longer wanted to be in a romantic relationship with him, he told her that he might "kill somebody" that he saw with her, although she believed he was joking. On the night of the victim's death, Ricci, along with the victim and some other friends, went to a bar. Defendant and Mineconzo arrived there and Ricci and defendant exchanged words. At one point, defendant asked Ricci who the victim was. She explained that he was "just a friend." After Ricci left with the victim and went to a friend's house, defendant was overheard telling people that he was going to "kill that . . . kid" and that he was going to "beat his ***."

Defendant arrived with Mineconzo at the house of Ricci's friend in an agitated state. After being rebuffed by an individual who answered the door, they left, only to return later. According to Mineconzo, they planned to get into a fight with whomever was in the house. Upon their return, the victim went outside with a bat in hand and Ricci followed shortly thereafter. The victim took a swing at defendant with the bat and defendant wrestled the bat away from him. Defendant then advanced toward the victim, who was retreating, and struck him in the temple. After he was knocked to the ground, defendant continued to hit and kick him several more times; Mineconzo assisted in the assault. Although Ricci attempted to intervene, she was pushed to the ground by defendant. The victim later died at the hospital and Ricci suffered bodily injuries.

At trial, defendant testified on his own behalf.1 Although he admitted to the assault, he denied that he tried to kill the victim. Convicted of one count of murder in the second degree and one count of assault in the third degree, and sentenced to an aggregate prison term of 22 years to life, he appeals.

THESE ARE THE WONDERFUL CENTER DIRECTORS THE FELON MICHAEL MILKEN OFFERS OUR CHILDREN.

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